To ask whats the nicest thing someone has said to you?

[worldshottestmom]

Or the best compliment you've ever gotten?

(Posted here for traffic, teehee)

I feel so uplifted right now after just having one of the most pleasant social exchanges of my life. Without being too outing, I was just speaking to someone I know, who I will not be able to see anymore, and she said to me "you are one of the sweetest souls I've ever had the pleasure to meet. It is so clear to see that your children love you and I admire you fighting so fiercely for them despite everything you've got going on".

I honestly was tearful at this and am again thinking about it now. It can make such a difference to someone who has no support system and does quite literally everything for their family alone. Having someone show such kindness and love really made me feel seen, and like its not all just done in virtue. Its nice to be recognised sometimes and has given me such a boost to continue in life in general, with a positive attitude.

A favourite compliment that I get is being called funny, I like making people laugh and always has. Always makes me feel good when someone says it.

So, whats the nicest thing anyone has ever said to you? And / or the best compliment you've ever received?

I am a cleaner.. Recently a customer mentioned they are looking to move house. But her and her dh agreed the priority is somewhere I can get to so I can continue to clean for them!!

Hahaha, aw bless you. Tbf, its not always clear with teens as the lingo is always changing lmao

Hahaha, awww well if he didnt beg for money after then he must of meant it!

I'm an author. One day an author I really admire quoted a line in one of my books and said 'I wish I'd written that.'

Chuffed does not do it justice.

Aw thats so heart-warming tbh, Its ones like this I cherish the most, you make a difference to them and they make a difference to you. How sweet ❤️

Omg that is one of the best ive heard. It could of been about anyone and she chose you. Means so much when it comes from someone you look up to, as well. You must be a wonderful person to have that happen and someone say something so lovely ❤️

Awww compliments from kids are my absolute favourite. What a beautiful thing for her to say, and extra special being on your wedding day. How lovely ❤️

Aw thats so nice of her! Being called beautiful etc never gets old

I am trying to be an author and if that was in my future (well let's face it, if being an author is in my future that would be good enough!) then that would be incredible.

I kind of dance around the fringes in real life of really good screen writers too... one day, one day! (Maybe I should write some stuff, but chronic sinusitis is the pits and need to cling on to the job that makes me money in the meantime before the operation rolls around).

Honestly, I love this, I bet you're thrilled every time you remember it.

Last week two teenagers in the supermarket, the boy says to me ‘your glasses are really cute’ and the girl says ‘ and I love your outfit’

I was unsure if my new glasses suited me so was chuffed to hear that!

As you say she is what I looked up to at the time! Brilliant person. I was honestly blown away and told my mum after school and she just said: "I would say the same about you." I think it's the first time I knew what happy tears were!

But Juliette, if you're reading, you're incredible yourself!

I have my rough edges, but overall I think I do ok. I probably come across on here as a bit more brusque than in real life! Thank you! 💖

I'd recommend anyone work with little kids if they need a few compliments. I get told something beautiful probably once a week. You're my favourite, you are so funny, I love you, I'm asking my Mum to adopt you etc. A year later they'll pass me on the street all forgotten, but still... A few weeks ago a student (mature) told me I'm her role model and she wants to be just like me when she qualifies. That really got me. I retrained and started over in my 40s which was scary. Compliments like this reassure me

When DD was very young she said to my Mum ‘my Mum really likes you’. I thought that was lovely that my young child who didn’t yet understand that Granny is my Mum could tell how much I love my Mum.

Aww I love everything in this comment! It was a joy to read. Goes to show you never know what other people think about you, while we often have a tendency to assume the worse, instances like yours prove otherwise. Must of really made your day to hear your colleagues say that about you! They sound so nice.

I particularly like the part about your teacher, I had never thought to write down compliments received and look at them when feeling low, thats actually a brilliant idea and really sweet.

The last part of this comment was my favourite! What a lovely genuine person you are to spread such joy like that. It would of meant the world to that woman. I too enjoy giving others compliments, I love seeing how much it brightens them up and seeing the positive impact it has on them, it is in itself rewarding.

This made me smile so much, what a wonderful loving home you must have for her to say that ❤️

I absolutely am.

And if you want to be an author, then go for it. Most of us have a day job at the same time, but you can get there even by writing for a few minutes each day. If you never try....

Wow, what a truly meaningful and beautiful thing to say to someone. She sounds a wonderful friend indeed. One to cherish ❤️

Aww that would of made me absolutely over the moon! What a really lovely thing for them to say and do. You must be fabulous at your job and a joy to be around if they are so keen to have you remain there for them. I used to clean a few years back and there was one person in particular that I cleaned for who was so truly lovely. She was so sweet and welcoming. Got me through the rough days looking forward to seeing her lol

On holiday almost 30 years ago, a woman I got chatting to told me a fellow guest had pointed me out to her and said I had the best body he’d ever seen. Now I’m 53, I pretty sure I’ll never get the same compliment again.

Oof thats a hard one to beat! You must have felt overwhelmingly thrilled to read that, i know I would have! What a huge confidence boost to you. You must be an amazing writer, well done you!

You’re absolutely right. The kind of friend I could ring at 4am and say “I’m in trouble, can you help?” And they’d be there in 20 minutes!

Absolutely true. I was the secretary for our (quite big) writing group (proper charity and has been going for almost 75 years) and won a fair few prizes. Had poems published. Until the turn of the new year and my health took a total dive and I had to concentrate on keeping my job and balancing everything non-creative sadly.

I'm kind of waiting on this diagnosis to know how to proceed. I know that sounds like a cop out, but I wouldn't be able to pick up my projects currently - I would just write misery memoirs! That said, I am reading lots of books, which is great.

Thanks for the encouragement, I really appreciate it.

Thats so lovely! Idk why but it really boosts my confidence when compliments come from young people / kids lol. At least now you know they look really cute!

it has to be

“There is no shyness between us”

And they were correct.

This is a beautiful thread @worldshottestmom - so here's a compliment for you. What a kind and sweet thing to put out in the world to make people reflect well on themselves and share. Huge kudos to you.